Birdshot Podcast

Joined by Nicolas Lijiro and Kent Boucher of Hoksey Native Seeds and The Prairie Farm Podcast, we discuss grasslands, farming practices, native prairie planting and restoration. Show Highlights: Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic announcements When should I plant my native seeds? How Kent landed his dream job The Prairie Farm Podcast Check out the First Gen Hunter Podcast A prairie farm versus a typ...

Joined by Grayson Guyer of Lost Highway Gun Dog Kennels, we discuss bird dog training, quail and woodcock hunting, and the most recent St Hubert’s Field Trial hosted by the Bird Dog Society. Show Highlights: Woodcock migrations, the sky dance and more Developing the St. Huberts Field Trial with the Bird Dog Society H. Cooper Black and field trail grounds in the Carolinas Pine plantations, active f...

Joined by director of the National Bobwhite & Grasslands Initiative, Jef Hodges, we discuss quail habitat conservation, the North American Grasslands Conservation Act and more. Show Highlights: The National Bobwhite & Grasslands Initiative (NBGI) Episode #78 | Quail Habitat with Frank Loncarich and Kyle Hedges A career in natural resources and conservation delivery Quail habitat loss and conservat...

Discussing the approaching end of another chukar season, bird chasing border collies, shotguns and more with Garhart Stephenson. Show Highlights: The difference between mountain miles and city miles on your truck First birds and vivid memories Mild winters, double clutches and chukar nesting success Favorite shot size for ruffed grouse… 8.5 A bad weather induced, thousand mile, quail hunting detou...

Joined by Travis Hash, we discuss his adventures with his first bird dog, an English Cocker, to bag ten different species of upland birds. Show Highlights: A father son duo, passing the torch and first bird dog stuff Hunting ten different species of upland birds with Doris the English cocker Being a bird nerd and digging in to the research Hunting dusky grouse as the season progresses Using onX Hu...

Joined by Chris Ingram of the United Kennel Club (UKC), we discuss the history and evolution of UKC, The American Field and the launch of the American Field Sportsman’s Journal. Show Highlights: The winters and hunting culture of Vermont The beauty and intrigue of wood ducks A good old fashioned snipe hunt! Snow days, snow shoes and cross country skiing Feeling thankful for bird dogs benefiting ou...

Joined by Travis Warren, we discuss his recent retirement, adventures in life and the uplands and what’s next for the former host of the UpChukar Podcast. Show Highlights: Retirement from the police force “I’m a two-tuber guy!” Old trucks and saving for rainy days Decked systems for upland hunting Bird hunting knives Cleaning and cooking upland birds A chukar hunter goes ruffed grouse hunting 28 g...

Joined by Liz Lewis, sculptor, bird hunter and bird dog lover we discuss Liz origins in sporting art and the sporting lifestyle along with her journey as a competitive shotgun shooter. Show Highlights: “Raised at the range” Overlanding and Uplanding: Episodes #209 and #210 A desire to help women become better shotgun shooters Shooting competitively for Team Beretta and Team USA “FITASC really sepa...

On this New Year’s special episode, we hear from listeners via the BSP inbox, recap the 10 most downloaded episodes in 2024 and replay a conversation on quail hunting. Show Highlights: Updates from the host, new website and podcast search function Garmin GPS saves the day and a bird dog! Upland fitness routines for the new year Thank you and Happy New Year! The top ten most downloaded episodes on...

Joined by Jordan Alvis, we discuss his quest to bag nine different species of Idaho upland birds over his first bird dog, a Deutsch-Drahthaar. Show Highlights: Thoughts and perspective from a “traditional hunter” Hunting with a dog versus hunting without one Mixed bag hunting, blood tracking and other Drahthaar stuff “Fur always wins over feathers” Bagging nine species of upland birds over a young...

Joined by Joe Aumann, we discuss his passion for Deutsch-Drahthaars and the Verein Deutsch-Drahthaar Group North America, dog training, testing and more. Show Highlights: Quail hunting the southwest Javelina’s, snakes and porcupines! Snake breaking with Don Lietzau - Tundramoor Kennel A shotgun fitting with Del Whitman The International Armbruster Judging and testing with Verein Deutsch-Drahthaar...

Joined by Patrick Bowman and Rehan Nana of Garmin, we discuss Garmin GPS and Dog tracking technology as well as what to do if you happen to lose your Garmin Alpha in the woods! Show Highlights: Hunting season updates from Patrick and Rehan Rehan’s classic American deer rifle Tricky adult ruffed grouse in the woods this fall Where were the woodcock? What to do when you lose your Garmin GPS in the w...

Joined by owner of Ugly Dog Hunting Co, Mike Neiduski, we discuss some of our favorite gear along with recommendations and deals on a special Black Friday episode. Show Highlights: A brief Minnesota Wild update… Garmin watch and GPS recommendations How to find your phone with your Garmin watch?! onX Hunt uses and carplay compatibility How do you manage cold temperatures in trucks for dogs? Brush p...

Joined by senior NAVHDA judge Jake Bartells, we discuss the upcoming 2025 St. Hubert’s Trail, November vibes, bird dogs and more. Show Highlights: November is in the air… Hunting with kids Jake’s pathway into hunting and bird dogs Training success and community with NAVHDA Training talk: defiance versus confusions Being mindful of your behavior and attitude around your bird dog How to become a NAV...

Joined by Bob Owens of Lone Duck, we discuss a recent ruffed grouse hunt, a cross country bird hunting trip, bird dogs and more. Show Highlights: Duck and goose hunting the great plains Scouting for cover and access in a new state Have you ever seen the northern lights IRL? Attending the Grand National Grouse Championship in Wisconsin Scouting and exploring ruffed grouse habitat Getting a young pu...

Joined by Cliff Enzor of Uplander Lifestyle, we discuss mid-season related topics on ruffed grouse, deer hunting, shotguns and more.  Show Highlights: Deer camp and coyotes What to do during deer season? Ruffed grouse hunting season so far Building confidence in other cover types Inconsistent bird numbers compared to last year How do you define habitat diversity? Shooting with both eyes open Choke...

Joined by Kevin Bauer, founder of Furvor, we discuss canine nutrition plus hydration and how Furvor pet products can help fuel your bird dog in and out of the field.  Show Highlights: Bernese mountain dogs Serving service dogs - Next Step Service Dogs The inspiration and origin of Furvor What the heck is bone broth? Canine hydration Amino acids, glucosamine and the complex nutrient profile of Furv...

Joined by Nick Adair of the Gun Dog It Yourself Podcast, we recap some recent hunts and get an update from Nick and his dogs on his multi-state ruffed grouse hunting road-trip. Show Highlights: Great Lakes grouse woods report “What seriously happened last night?” Where are all the woodcock? Making memories with aging bird dogs Puppy walks and porcupines Rooftop tents and camping set-ups  The Bird...

Joined by Cooper Rossner of Guyette and Deeter, we discuss sporting collectible auctions, action buying 101, decoy carving, double guns and more. Show Highlights: Thoughts on AirPods Pro and other hearing protection The coolest high school in New Jersey! Are sea ducks good to eat? Hurricanes, salt marshes and brackish water The art and romance of decoy carving Barrel engraving from R.F.M. Armi Auc...

Joined by Will Primos and Anthony Matarese, we discuss a newly released book authored by the two, Straight Shooting For Hunters: A Champion’s Guide to Using Shotguns in the Field. Show Highlights: Straight Shooting for Hunters What Will and Anthony hope readers gain from the book How to maintain focus on the target Assessing and addressing eye dominance issues How can bird hunters improve their wi...

Multiple ruffed grouse hunters join the show to recount their experience encountering wolves with their bird dogs. Show Highlights: Ted Koehler wolf encounter in Wisconsin Joe Parpala wolf encounter in Minnesota Mike Amman wolf encounter in Wisconsin Ted Sommer wolf encounter in Wisconsin Special thanks to Keith Crowley, former guest of the show (Episode #218), for providing the photograph for thi...

Joined once again by Ann Jandernoa we answer listener questions on all things grouse and woodcock hunting during part two of our annual conversation. Show Highlights: How might wet spring conditions affect grouse nesting and brooding? Checking rainfall amounts in your area - VegDRI Index Hunting pressured grouse Do woodcock run more than they used to? What kind of hunting boots do you like?  Check...

Joined once again by Ann Jandernoa we answer listener questions on all things grouse and woodcock hunting during part one of our annual conversation. Show Highlights: Saunas and white walkers in the northwoods?! Check out the Hunt the Habitat Podcast Did you say giant cinnamon rolls?! Early season habitat Running dogs in the heat Ruffwear Swamp Cooler vest Breaking down the aspen cut The importanc...

Joined by author, Tony Jones, we discuss his book, The God of Wild Places, his passion for hunting, life and much more. Show Highlights: A pair of cake eaters from Edina and Duluth East Exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) Grouse habitat in the BWCA Frank & Jesse James and the Northfield Raid In the words of Jim Harrison, “...he really marks the passage of time with the series of bird d...

Joined by Minnesota State Coordinator for Pheasants Forever, Sabin Adams, we discuss the mission of The Habitat Organization, hunting season and much more. Show Highlights: The newly minted Minnesota state coordinator for Pheasants Forever How new public land acquisitions happen Minnesota pheasants, sharp-tailed grouse and Hungarian partridge! Sabin’s advice on planning for, scouting and hunting n...